First Look
Launched in 2014, First Look is RIHousing’s Real Estate Owned purchase program for non-profit partners. The automated system provides non-profit purchasers with the advantage of taking a “first look” at our available properties before they are marketed to the public.
Program Features
- Online access to newly listed First Look properties
- An established minimum offer price
- A timeframe for bid submission, offer review, and closing
- A competitive, transparent electronic bid process

Program Features
- Online access to newly listed First Look properties
- An established minimum offer price
- A timeframe for bid submission, offer review, and closing
- A competitive, transparent electronic bid process
How it Works
Properties available for purchase will remain open for bid to nonprofit partners who register with RIHousing for a total of 7 days. After the 7-day period, the property will be placed on the open market. Our goal is to provide a transparent, equitable streamlined process to return RIHousing real estate owned properties to productive use and improve our neighborhoods.


CONTACT
For access/questions about First Look:
Karla Machado
Real Estate Owned Supervisor
401-457-1172
kmachado@rihousing.com